How to store tea correctly

Tea is very commonly stored incorrectly. Here’s why:

Do not leave it in the open - Tea picks up odors from surrounding items that have a strong (and even not too strong!) scent. Tea will very easily absorb the surrounding smells and scents, giving the tea a generally undesirable taint. Making sure that tea is kept in an air-tight container is very important.

Do not refrigerate your tea - Despite what might feel like a good idea to refrigerate — or even freeze — tea, don’t. It’s common knowledge that the delicate nuances of a fine loose leaf tea will be ruined when you refrigerate or freeze the tea.

Do not store tea in plastic - Rubbermaid or similar containers might seem convinient to store tea in, as well — but don’t. Tupperwear and things of this nature will give the tea a overwhelming plastic taste that makes your great loose leaf tea taste like, well… plastic. Don’t do it.

*Don’t store in glass – it is well documented that tea will degrade more quickly when stored in a glass container. Light and tea are not good friends. It is, however, the best way to present the tea. It is not the best way to store it.

*We go through tea very quickly and store in in glass containers. We love the presentation, but keep in out of direct sunlight and find that the quality is consistant from start to finish of the supply.

So how should you best store tea?

Tea is best stored in a tin or porcelin container with a sealable lid. While this may not be a great way to present it, it is a no-brainer in terms of keeping it fresh for long periods of time with minimal degradation. Some metals can also give the tea a strong taint which you will notice when consumed.

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